Online Learning in Thoracic Surgical Training: Promising Results of Multi-Institutional Pilot Study
Cardiothoracic surgical education faces numerous challenges, including reduced duty hours and diminishing prioritization of teaching, in the setting of rapidly advancing knowledge, skills, and case complexity.
Perioperative Beta Blockade in Noncardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review for the 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/Ameri
We reviewed the literature systematically to determine whether initiation of beta blockade within 45 days prior to noncardiac surgeryreduces 30-day cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates.
The Promise and Challenges of Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy
the transplantation of healthy stem cells restored heart function
Randomized Study of Washing 40- to 42-Day-Stored Red Blood Cells
point-of-care washing of longer-stored RBCs is appealing
Washing Older Blood Units Before Transfusion Reduces Plasma Iron and Improves Outcomes in Experimental Canine Pneumonia
Our data suggest that fresh blood should not be washed routinely
Case Report and Review of Literature: Late Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection With Rupture after Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection with a GORE TAG Endovascular Prosthesis
Acute aortic dissection is the most common catastrophic condition of the aorta. Treatment options include open surgery and thoracic endovascular aortic reconstruction (TEVAR). We present a late Type A dissection as a complication of the management of descending aortic dissections with TEVAR and a review of the literature.
Aiming at One-Stage Corrective Surgery for Extended Thoracic Aortic Dilatation
We sought to investigate the benefit of thorough histopathology after one-stage corrective surgery for the treatment of extended thoracic aortic dilatation.
Transradial Approach to Cardiovascular Interventions: An Update
We conducted a survey of literature published concerning safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and global uptake of transracial catheterization with specific attention to how transracial interventions compare with transferal interventions.
Preoperative Statin Administration Does Not Protect Against Early Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study
In this study, we sought to determine if preoperative statin therapy is associated with a reduced frequency of postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in surgical populations at increased risk of developing ARDS.
Isolated Single Coronary Artery Presenting as Acute Coronary Syndrome: Case Report and Review
The aim of the work is to discuss on isolated single coronary artery in two adults presenting as acute coronary syndrome.
Outcome of Inflammatory Response after Normothermia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery in Infants with Isolated Ventricular Septal Defect
In this present study, we aimed to examine the effect of CPB temperature on the clinical outcome in infants undergoing repair of isolated ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Homograft Use in Reparative Aortic Root and Proximal Aortic Surgery for Endocarditis: A 12-Year Experience in High-Risk Patients
We examined the early and midterm outcomes of homograft use in reoperative aortic root and proximal aortic surgery for endocarditis and estimated the associated risk of postoperative reinfection.